Taiwan, Humanitarianism and Global Governance

Guilloux explores the complexities and dilemmas of providing humanitarian aid to people in need and distress, especially underlined by Taiwan's unclear status in the global arena, and how in its efforts Taiwan faces both international isolation and opposition from the People's Republic of China at multiple levels.

Sommario

1. Introduction 2. Analytical Framework: States and Governance 3. Taiwan: State, Governance and Society in Perspective 4. Taiwan’s Who Campaign: Key Governance Elements 5. Taiwan’s Who Campaign: Discussion 6. Taiwan’s Medical and Humanitarian Aid Experience: Key Governance Elements 7. Taiwan’s Medical and Humanitarian Aid Experience: Discussion 8. Conclusion: A Revisiting

Info autore

Alain Guilloux gained aPhD in political science from the University of Hong Kong in 2007. He is a former executive, board member and member of the international council of Médecins Sans Frontières and works as aresearcher, consultant, writer and speaker on humanitarian and governance issues.

Riassunto

Guilloux explores the complexities and dilemmas of providing humanitarian aid to people in need and distress, especially underlined by Taiwan's unclear status in the global arena, and how in its efforts Taiwan faces both international isolation and opposition from the People's Republic of China at multiple levels.

Testo aggiuntivo

'This book offers a fascinating insight into how governance in Taiwan works, taking into account the various motives of the different actors.' - Jens Damm, Chang Jung University, The China Journal, No. 63

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Alain Guilloux, Guilloux Alain
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 17.04.2013
• EAN: 9780415665964
• ISBN: 978-0-415-66596-4
• Pagine: 224
• Serie: Routledge Research on Taiwan Series; Routledge Research on Taiwan
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Economia politica; Sociology, Asia, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Environmental Policy, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Politics & government, environmental science, engineering & technology, Social issues & processes, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Regional / International studies, Social and ethical issues, Environmental science, engineering and technology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General